North Carolina Pork Council Scholarship Program

The North Carolina Pork Council awards $1,000–$5,000 scholarships to incoming college freshmen, current undergraduates, and postgraduate students pursuing a degree connected to the swine industry — animal science, agricultural business, agricultural education, large-animal veterinary medicine, environmental science, or a related field. You'll need a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.8 and should be able to show interest in contributing to North Carolina's pork industry. Applications open March 3 and are due April 3, with official transcripts sent separately by your school.

Eligibility

Fields of studyAnimal Science · Agricultural Business · Agricultural Education · Veterinary Medicine · Environmental Science

DemographicsNo North Carolina residency requirement — open to any upcoming college freshman, current undergraduate, or postgraduate student who is pursuing a swine-industry-related degree and can demonstrate interest in contributing to North Carolina's pork industry; preference goes to students attending a North Carolina college or university. No NC Pork Council membership required.

Applying

Award amount depends on the applicant's field of study and academic level; set by the NC Pork Council.